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Red River Parish

Louisiana · 9,622 residents · 388.98 sq mi
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Red River Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,153. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,100. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,622
+3%since 1990
from 9,387 in 1990
1990 – 2025
25 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 24 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+9%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Red River Parish
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,153
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,831 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,119
+68%since 1990
from $7,213 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.9%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 35.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231 in 1990
US average: $602
76.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
23.7% rent
1.9
−18%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(5,773)
Black38.2%(3,586)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.2%(5,653)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(5,540)
Black40.5%(3,899)
Hispanic / Latino1%(97)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score62%(5,968)
62
+3%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.4%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 57.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+8%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Red River Parish, Louisiana?

Red River Parish, Louisiana has about 9,622 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Red River Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Red River Parish, Louisiana earns about $23,153 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red River Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Red River Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $45,100, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Red River Parish, Louisiana?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Red River Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red River Parish, Louisiana?

About 29.9% of people in Red River Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red River Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Red River Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 235 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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